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**uncoosesoge** · 06-27-2012, 09:12 PM

Come the zombie apocalypse a handy source of metal for your knives and arrowheads might be the coins we have everywhere. Are they workable in an apocalypse setting?

**moopogyOvenny** · 06-27-2012, 09:27 PM

You need to read the small novel.. "Earth Abides" In which indeed I cannot read of your answer to your question as it is in the last pages of the book.

**Sxscdergh** · 06-27-2012, 09:28 PM

Don't see why they wouldn't be? Though it is illegal to destroy, and damage tender.

But, in the event of an apocalypse I'd be inclined to punch holes in them and make chain mail armor.

**uncoosesoge** · 06-27-2012, 09:33 PM

You need to read the small novel.. "Earth Abides" In which indeed I cannot read of your answer to your question as it is in the last pages of the book.

I have read it, one of my early favourite books, whats his face with the hammer.

**uncoosesoge** · 06-27-2012, 09:34 PM

Don't see why they wouldn't be? Though it is illegal to destroy, and damage tender.

But, in the event of an apocalypse I'd be inclined to punch holes in them and make chain mail armor.

Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were.

**Sxscdergh** · 06-27-2012, 09:36 PM

Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were.

Oh, then I have no idea. Havent tried putting holes in them. Surely it can't be too difficult, when compared to other metals?

**DownloadADOBEsoftware** · 06-27-2012, 09:38 PM

Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were.

I've never tried, but surely it'd be easier to just acquire regular knives & so-on for the zombie apocalypse?
And chainsaws, never forget chainsaws.
And watching Zombieland, it's very good.

**usaguedriedax** · 06-27-2012, 09:46 PM

You need to read the small novel.. "Earth Abides"

Best to get a hard copy because when the apocalypse comes e-readers will be a little harder to use...

**masterso** · 06-27-2012, 10:18 PM

Come the zombie apocalypse a handy source of metal for your knives and arrowheads might be the coins we have everywhere. Are they workable in an apocalypse setting?

One of my favorite (video) bloggers commenting on the uselessness of US pennies...

**uncoosesoge** · 06-27-2012, 10:32 PM

I was just thinking about a war lords castle in an apocalyptic future, a nice freestanding office block should do it, too high and you could be be bothered trudging up to the top defensible bits. You could do lots of stuff with glass as well, there would be miles of the stuff.

**RenyBontes** · 06-27-2012, 11:03 PM

One of my favorite (video) bloggers commenting on the uselessness of US pennies...

great video.. but I can't help thinking that abolishing the penny will render the 'take a penny,leave a penny' tray useless....

**Rurcextedutty** · 06-27-2012, 11:42 PM

Take a dime, leave a dime?

Great video!

**CHyLmxDr** · 06-27-2012, 11:43 PM

Scrap steel is easier to come by, IMO.

**usaguedriedax** · 06-27-2012, 11:51 PM

Take a dime, leave a dime?

Doesn't "Nickel" come before "Dime"?

Scrap steel is easier to come by, IMO.

And coins would be better used as projectiles...

**Rurcextedutty** · 06-28-2012, 12:27 AM

>>Doesn't "Nickel" come before "Dime"?

Yes, well spotted!

Although the video did mention the half penny was dropped when its value was that of today's nickel... my brain must have jumped ahead to ditching them both :P

**Buyingtime** · 06-28-2012, 03:47 AM

> Are they workable in an apocalypse setting?

Should be, given a solid enough smooth rock to cold work them with.

5, 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces are 75% copper, 25% nickel.
1 and 2 dollar coins are 92% copper, 6% aluminium and 2% nickel. from http://www2.abc.net.au/science/k2/st...pic102831.shtm

So should have a melting point not too different to bronze.

**Maypeevophy** · 06-28-2012, 10:54 PM

Does this mean Americans soon won't be able to spend a penny???
Sorry couldn't resist

**CHyLmxDr** · 06-28-2012, 11:23 PM

Does this mean Americans soon won't be able to spend a penny???
Sorry couldn't resist

I suspect the purchase price of most items is high enough that they would not have spent such a small amount in many years.

**movlabs** · 06-29-2012, 03:10 AM

It will probably cost you about a kilogram of charcoal to cast a kilogram of coin.

**uncoosesoge** · 06-29-2012, 03:12 AM

It will probably cost you about a kilogram of charcoal to cast a kilogram of coin.

What do they cast it in? Clay pots?

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Sxscdergh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Don't see why they wouldn't be? Though it is illegal to destroy, and damage tender. But, in the event of an apocalypse I'd be inclined to punch holes in them and make chain mail armor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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uncoosesoge Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	You need to read the small novel.. "Earth Abides" In which indeed I cannot read of your answer to your question as it is in the last pages of the book. I have read it, one of my early favourite books, whats his face with the hammer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 09:34 PM	#5
uncoosesoge Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Don't see why they wouldn't be? Though it is illegal to destroy, and damage tender. But, in the event of an apocalypse I'd be inclined to punch holes in them and make chain mail armor. Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 09:36 PM	#6
Sxscdergh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were. Oh, then I have no idea. Havent tried putting holes in them. Surely it can't be too difficult, when compared to other metals? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 09:38 PM	#7
DownloadADOBEsoftware Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Thats why I asked, they seem pretty tough to cut and drill. They might have horrible melting temperatures or all come apart in the pot as it were. I've never tried, but surely it'd be easier to just acquire regular knives & so-on for the zombie apocalypse? And chainsaws, never forget chainsaws. And watching Zombieland, it's very good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 09:46 PM	#8
usaguedriedax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 596 Senior Member	You need to read the small novel.. "Earth Abides" Best to get a hard copy because when the apocalypse comes e-readers will be a little harder to use... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 10:18 PM	#9
masterso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	Come the zombie apocalypse a handy source of metal for your knives and arrowheads might be the coins we have everywhere. Are they workable in an apocalypse setting? One of my favorite (video) bloggers commenting on the uselessness of US pennies... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 10:32 PM	#10
uncoosesoge Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	I was just thinking about a war lords castle in an apocalyptic future, a nice freestanding office block should do it, too high and you could be be bothered trudging up to the top defensible bits. You could do lots of stuff with glass as well, there would be miles of the stuff. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 11:03 PM	#11
RenyBontes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	One of my favorite (video) bloggers commenting on the uselessness of US pennies... great video.. but I can't help thinking that abolishing the penny will render the 'take a penny,leave a penny' tray useless.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 11:42 PM	#12
Rurcextedutty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Take a dime, leave a dime? Great video! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 11:43 PM	#13
CHyLmxDr Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Scrap steel is easier to come by, IMO. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-27-2012, 11:51 PM	#14
usaguedriedax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 596 Senior Member	Take a dime, leave a dime? Doesn't "Nickel" come before "Dime"? Scrap steel is easier to come by, IMO. And coins would be better used as projectiles... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-28-2012, 12:27 AM	#15
Rurcextedutty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	>>Doesn't "Nickel" come before "Dime"? Yes, well spotted! Although the video did mention the half penny was dropped when its value was that of today's nickel... my brain must have jumped ahead to ditching them both :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-28-2012, 03:47 AM	#16
Buyingtime Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 557 Senior Member	> Are they workable in an apocalypse setting? Should be, given a solid enough smooth rock to cold work them with. 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces are 75% copper, 25% nickel. 1 and 2 dollar coins are 92% copper, 6% aluminium and 2% nickel. from http://www2.abc.net.au/science/k2/st...pic102831.shtm So should have a melting point not too different to bronze. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Maypeevophy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 337 Senior Member	Does this mean Americans soon won't be able to spend a penny??? Sorry couldn't resist Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-28-2012, 11:23 PM	#18
CHyLmxDr Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Does this mean Americans soon won't be able to spend a penny??? Sorry couldn't resist I suspect the purchase price of most items is high enough that they would not have spent such a small amount in many years. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-29-2012, 03:10 AM	#19
movlabs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 371 Senior Member	It will probably cost you about a kilogram of charcoal to cast a kilogram of coin. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-29-2012, 03:12 AM	#20
uncoosesoge Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	It will probably cost you about a kilogram of charcoal to cast a kilogram of coin. What do they cast it in? Clay pots? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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